Cost of living in Denmark compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 5% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Denmark | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr133 (€18) | €20 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr82 (€11) | €11 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (€5.31) | €5.80 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (€1.76) | €1.16 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr37 (€4.93) | €4.11 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr29 (€3.86) | €2.99 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr49 (€7) | €6 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (€2.68) | €2.19 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (€1.74) | €2.50 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (€1.72) | €1.98 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (€11) | €10 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (€2.75) | €2.81 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (€2.70) | €1.74 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 38% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Denmark | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr17,646 (€2,376) | €1,446 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,071 (€1,760) | €1,098 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,655 (€223) | €285 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,658 (€1,570) | €958 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,810 (€1,186) | €764 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr872 (€117) | €131 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr231 (€31) | €33 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (€378) | €597 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (€71) | €189 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr67 (€9) | €13 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr181 (€24) | €11 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 10% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Denmark | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr763 (€103) | €102 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr349 (€47) | €41 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr779 (€105) | €107 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (€150) | €114 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 33% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Denmark | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr297,772 (€40,092) | €35,150 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (€2.05) | €1.84 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr573 (€77) | €50 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 19% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Denmark | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr39 (€5.30) | €12 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr178 (€24) | €10 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (€65) | €26 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr41 (€5.52) | €4.00 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr29 (€3.89) | €5.18 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (€3.95) | €4.73 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr14 (€1.85) | €2.00 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (€1.98) | €3.00 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr287 (€39) | €24 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 13% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Denmark | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr428 (€58) | €60 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr247 (€33) | €28 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,135 (€153) | €97 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr756 (€102) | €73 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr97 (€13) | €11 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (€5.70) | €3.64 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr52 (€7) | €4.71 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,164 (€695) | €561 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.04 (€0.14) | €0.25 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr283 (€38) | €30 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 24% more expensive than in Belgium
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